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A seated figure in orange clothing and a garland of white and pink flowers sits in a red and gold throne in front of a stone shrine with a gilded arch. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti with a gold crown, flanked by a second figure, draped in purple cloth. Orange curtains hang from a canopy frame at the sides, and brass oil lamps and a small tray with offerings sit on an orange-draped table in front of the throne. The setting is an outdoor temple at dusk, with trees behind. The seated person has long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, and an open-armed pose with a broad smile, which fits the appearance-based cues of the page's a person candidate, though the identity remains uncertain.

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July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits in an orange armchair on a raised platform under a canopy. He has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala with a braided black cord, and his hands rest together in his lap. Behind him stands an ornate stone shrine with carved pillars, orange curtains draped at the sides, and a gilded arch framing deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a kalasha-like vessel sits before the deities. A white lectern stands to his left and a red carpet lies on the floor.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits in an orange upholstered armchair with his feet resting on an orange footstool. He is set in front of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars, orange curtains and an arched golden frame. Inside the shrine stand two deity murtis draped in blue and purple cloth, with garlands of yellow and red flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps and a gilded kalasha. An orange cloth covers the stone floor and a red mat lies in the foreground beside a white pedestal. The man is the only physical person visible; the murtis are statues and not counted.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photo of a temple shrine with a red and gold throne with a microphone stand in front of it, covered in orange cloth hangings. Behind the throne, a stone shrine holds deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, brass lamps and a kalasha. A single standing man in an orange saffron robe with a long white-and-orange flower garland and long dark hair stands at left beside the throne. No other people are visible. Strings of flower garlands decorate the shrine's edges and an oil lamp burns at the lower right.2009-12-29A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on a large white upholstered throne on a red mat before a stone shrine. He has long dark hair and raises both open hands in a welcoming or teaching gesture. Behind him stands a golden-arched shrine holding deity murtis, a deity with a crown and red garment, adorned with flower garlands in yellow and red, flanked by brass lamp stands. Red curtains frame the stone pillars. A small white lectern with a water bottle sits at left. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and orange robe in the seated teacher role; appearance is consistent with the page label.2009-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a garland of white, pink and red flowers sits in an ornate maroon velvet armchair with gold trim, resting on an orange cloth-draped footstool, turned to one side and smiling. Behind him, a gilded deity murti pair seated on a purple cloth is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands; a golden kalasha stands before them. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and a lit oil lamp in a brass dish sits on an orange-draped stand at left. Red curtains and a gold arch frame the scene.2010-06-12July 07 20102010-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white garland of flowers and a red-and-white floral garland sits on a cream upholstered throne-style chair in front of a microphone stand and a white lectern. Behind him stands an ornate golden shrine arch with a deity murti of a couple adorned with red and gold garlands, flanked by brass lamp stands with oil lamps and red drapery. The setting appears to be a temple-style stage with carved stone pillars. The man has long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead; the appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron robes, long hair, and a throne-like seat, and the page notes a Swamiji presence, so he is treated as a probable candidate.2009-11-162010-WELCOMING-SWAMIJI-AND-BHAKTHI-SPURANA-CONVENTION +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone in an open pavilion. Behind him is a stone shrine with a deity murti dressed in yellow and purple garments, adorned with marigold garlands and a crown, flanked by brass oil lamps. A gold bowl with flowers sits before the throne. Several seated listeners in the foreground, including women in white and cream saris, face the speaker. Red-and-white striped drapes and a red carpet frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the speaker wears saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, with long hair, and is seated on a throne, consistent with a satsang discourse.2010-11-01A man in saffron-orange robes sits in an orange upholstered armchair on an orange-draped platform, with his bare feet resting on an orange footstool. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a shawl over his bare chest. Behind him stands a shrine with deity murti dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with marigold and multicolored garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha-style offering vessel. Carved grey stone pillars frame the temple hall, with curtains and a window showing green trees. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in a throne-like chair, shown with distinctive saffron robes, long swept hair and a bare-chested shawl; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-08